2016 dc metro june july august

SUMMER 2016

PLENTY of FAMILY FUN

ALL SUMMER LONG RELAX AND ENJOY

INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT DINING TAKE IN AN

OUTDOOR CONCERT or MAJOR THEATER PRODUCTION

CELEBRATE THE FOURTH SURROUNDED BY HISTORY

Follow us @DCMetro+

DOWNLOAD THE APP

TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS DINING ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS The best of DC at your fingertips.

Let us guide you every step of the way.

Download now!

Look for DCMETRO+

THERE IS ALWAYS MORE TO

DISCOVER IN DC

S

For advertising or distribution (703) 455-9223

DCMetroPlus.com

Follow us @DCMetroMagazine

ummertime means prime family fun time in Washington, D.C., and the mid­-Atlantic region! And we don’t want you to miss a minute of it! that’s why we’ve ramped up the family fun coverage in this issue, with stories on the best family destinations, restaurants, attractions,

and activities in the nation’s capital and the mid­-Atlantic. There’s a lot to choose from this summer, and we’re here to point you to the best and the most fun and family friendly!

From the thrill of the pyrotechnics on the Fourth of July to museums where kids can learn about presidential elections past or see the big dinosaurs to waterways that are perfect to paddle boarding, it’s all here! Summer is a time when museums spotlight blockbuster exhibitions, and when concerts and festivals draw happy throngs of all ages and interests.Theme parks debut exciting new rides and attractions for thrill ­seeking adrenaline junkies, those who like to ride at a more leisurely pace, and everyone in between.

Waterfront dining has made quite a splash in the D.C. area, and with good reason, as visitors cool off at a fantastic selection of restaurants. Whether overlooking the Potomac River, Virginia’s Occoquan River or the C&O Canal, visitors can enjoy everything from BBQ ribs and upscale Italian fare to juicy steaks and fresh seafood to Mexican cuisine, all while taking in live entertainment and stunning panoramic views.

Or for a more grown­up view, take in a friendly lounge or bar that dot the many roof­tops throughout the city overlooking the rivers, monuments and power activity below.

Options for family adventures in the action­-packed cities and gorgeous great outdoors of the mid-­Atlantic abound. Get a head start on your getaway, with DCMetro+ as your Summer family fun Guide!

We’re here to help you see, do, and experience more!

— THE STAFF OF DC METRO +

STAFF PUBLISHER & EDITOR JOHN PARISI DESIGN & LAYOUT EMILY CHRISTENSON EVENTS EDITOR KATHLEEN McDONOUGH DINING EDITOR CHEF DANIELLE TURNER TRAVEL EDITOR AMY TROTTER HOUSTON CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AMY TROTTER HOUSTON KATHLEEN LANDRUM KATHLEEN McDONOUGH ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES JOHN PARISI SABRINA SHETH ROSALIND SMITH SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR TIM ATKINS SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN CHLOE CREWE CAP MEDIA, INC. 6200 ROLLING ROAD, #2356 SPRINGFIELD, VA 22152 ISSUE 0108 All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material within the publication is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the publisher. Single copy $3.75. While every precaution is taken to ensure the accuracy of information herein, CAP Media, Inc. assumes no responsibility for losses incurred due to inaccurate information.

CAP Media, Inc., 6200 Rolling Road, #2356, Springfield, VA 22152 (703) 455-9223.

Published 4 times per year.

PHOTO CREDITS Pg 4

Williamsburg Biking, Photo by Scott Brownm Courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation

Pg 19 Virginia Beach Fun, Photo by John Henley, Courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation Pg 20 Colonial Williamsburg Garden, Photo by Kelly Michalcoe, Courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation Pg 28 Born For This, Photo by Greg Mooney, Courtesy by Alliance Theatre

Kinky Boots, Photo by Rob Matthew Murphy, Courtesy of Kennedy Center

Pg 29 Riverdance, Photo by Rob McDegall, Courtesy of Kennedy Center Pg 30 Kimono & Obi, Gift of Mrs. DM Cheston Biltimore 1990 Pg 32 Newseum, Photo by Maria Bryk

For detailed, up to the minute event information, visit us online at

DCMetroPlus.com Summer 2016 •

3

June / July / August 2016

CONTENTS

Departments

Williamsburg Biking

Features

19

Summer Fun

24

Waterfront Dining

27

Bars with a View

4

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

EVENTS 5

THEATER 28

EXHIBITS 30

EVENTS

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S GOING ON IN AND AROUND THE DC AREA

The Arlington County Fair

Daily Tuesdays through August 16

Marine Corp Sunset Review Parade

A one-hour performance, the Sunset Parade features the music of “The Commandant’s Own”, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Spacious lawns provide ample room for guests to bring lawn chairs and blankets for informal viewing.

FREE! 7-8pm (Aug 2, 9, &16: 6:307:30pm). Parking available at Arlington National Cemetery Visitors’ Center for a small fee with free shuttle bus service to war memorial grounds from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Iwo Jima /U.S. Marine Corp War Memorial, Marshall Drive, between Route 50 and Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, VA 22209.

 www.barracks.marines.mil/Parades Marine Corp Sunset Review Parade

The Capital Wheel at National Harbor

This unique addition to DC’s iconic skyline has visitors feeling like they’re sitting on top of the world! Marvel at incomparable views of the White House and Capitol, Arlington Cemetery, the historic City of Alexandria and beyond as you soar 180 feet above the Potomac River from the comfort of closed, climate-controlled gondolas. There’s no better way to take in the Nations’ Capital than from the bird’s eye view offered by this exciting observation Ferris wheel. Experience a sophisticated yet family-friendly adventure for all ages. Adult:$15; Child(3-11):$11.25; Senior(60+):$13.50. Mon-Thurs:210pm; Fri:12-10pm; Sat-Sun:10am11pm. National Harbor, 165 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.

 www.nationalharbor.com

DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

5

EVENTS

Wednesdays through August 31

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Fridays Through August 26

Marine Barracks Evening Parade

The Evening Parade has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline, and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines and these military reviews have been a part of the DC barracks since the “Oldest Post of the Corps,” was established in 1801. A one hour and fifteen minute performance of music and precision marching, the Evening Parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and more. FREE, but reservation required and available online at www.mbw.usmc.mil/ RequestReservation. 8:45-10pm. U.S. Marine Corp Barracks, 8th and I Streets, SE, Washington, DC 20003.

 www.barracks.marines.mil/Parades/ EveningParade

Grab your favorite dockside seat in Annapolis, Maryland – America’s Sailing Capital – to watch some 150 crews compete in midweek races that involve sailing around several marks in the Bay before heading back to Spa Creek for a finish in front of the Annapolis Yacht Club.

FREE! 6:10pm. 2 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401.

Road Trip

 www.visitmaryland.org

June 4

22nd Annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival

Experience historic Manassas at its best! This family celebration of rich railroad history features train memorabilia, specialty vendors, and live performances. Let country and blue grass music transport you as you watch miniature trains come to life as part of elaborate displays – a must see! – created by local model train groups.

And take a love of trains to a new level

by boarding one of four train excursions to Clifton and back ($6). Festival: 10am3pm. Trains depart: 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm. Historic Downtown Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas, VA 20110.

 www.visitmanassas.org

June 4-5

Annapolis Arts, Crafts, & Wine Festival

Recently named as one of Road the nation’s top 25 arts Trip destinations by AmericanStyle Magazine, Annapolis presents its two-day, outdoor celebration of the arts and Maryland’s fruit of the vine. Start the summer with a weekend of 150+ fine, juried arts and handmade crafts, along with wines from over 25 Maryland vintners, smooth jazz all day long, delectable cuisine and activities for the whole family. Conveniently located a short distance from historic downtown Annapolis’ unique shops, restaurants and attractions. Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 10am-5pm. Tasting Ticket: $35/ Non-tasting: $12; Youth(12-18):$5; Child(under 12): FREE. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401.

 www.annapolisartscraftsandwinefestival. net

June 4-5

Vintage Virginia Wine & Food Festival

Welcome to Virginia’s Best Wine Festival – 35 years and counting! Since 1982, Vintage Virginia has offered tastings from the state’s most exciting homegrown wineries. Guests will enjoy samplings by more than 50 wineries, including 250+ award-winning Virginia wines, seminars on food pairing, fine art exhibits, children’s activities, food and live entertainment. The festival is a MUST SEE for everyone from newbies to foodies. Come taste best-loved wines and find new favorites to buy and enjoy all summer! Tickets: $25 and up.

12-6pm. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121.

 www.vintagevirginia.com

June 8-July 3

Source Festival

Vintage Virginia Wine & Food Festival

6

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

Now in its tenth year, this performing arts festival combines the forces of rising talents with established artists to create dynamic, new interdisciplinary works. Driven by creativity, collaboration and invention, artists from across

the nation will present 24 new works over three weeks, including original full-length and 10-minute plays, as well as “artistic blind dates”. Tickets available through website. Source Theatre, 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

 www.sourcefestival.org

June 10-19

DC Jazz Festival

The fastest growing jazz festival in the U.S. celebrates its 12th year honoring America’s unique musical art form on stages across DC. Showcasing 300 of jazz’s most acclaimed – as well as emerging – artists the festival will offer more than 125 performances in 40+ venues, including a two-day “blowout” at Yards Park overlooking the Anacostia River (June 17-19) featuring an amazing lineup that includes Cécile McLorin Salvant, Kamasi Washington, Eddie Palmieri and Revive Big Band Project, among many others. For full schedule and tickets:

 www.dcjazzfest.org

June 10-11

Summer Escape at Mount Vernon

George Washington’s Mount Vernon invites visitors to sip wine, craft beers and taste local and historic culinary treats while watching the sunset at the first president’s home! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to visit Mount Vernon after the daytime crowds have departed. 6-9pm. $22. Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.

 www.MountVernon.org

June 11

St. Mary’s County Crab Festival

Since 1987 the annual Road Crab Festival has Trip celebrated Southern Maryland’s traditional waterman’s crabbing culture and cooking. Guests will find plenty of great eating with steamed hard crabs, soft crabs, crab cakes, crab soups, and other seafood dishes available for purchase. Before or after the meal, enjoy live music, regional crafters, classic car show and crab picking contest. Gate Admission Adult: $5; Children 11&under: FREE. 11am-8pm. St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ leonardtownmd

Summer Escape at Mount Vernon

June 11-12

The 41st Annual Capital Pride Parade and Festival

In what is arguably one of the best – or at least wildest – parades you may ever see, this celebration of spirit and strength in the GLBT communities caps off 10 days of special events in the nation’ s capital with elaborate floats, dancing in the streets, and lots of glitter and beads for a 41st year. FREE! Parade: Sat. June 11, 4pm start at 23rd and P Streets NW, Washington, DC 20037 (see website for route); Festival: Sun. June 12, 12-7pm, concert entertainment 1-9pm. Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

 www.capitalpride.org

June 17-18

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival

This is the “can’t miss” festival if you’re looking for a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’ and barbeque eatin’. Admission buys a tasting glass that allows guests to enjoy all-you-care-to-taste samplings of 60 beers, 40 bourbons and lots of BBQ! Experience some of the country’s best barbeque while enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and live music all day. Early entry VIP Bacon Session available on Saturday. $29 and up. Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 12-6pm.

The Plateau at National Harbor, 300 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.

 www.www.beerandbourbon.com

June 18-19

Ocean City Air Show

The 9th annual edition of OC Air Show will fill Road the the skies over the beach Trip and boardwalk of Ocean City, Maryland with some of the top military and civilian performers in the nation, creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they enjoy the resort’s beaches and many attractions. Named a “Top 100 Event”, in the U.S., the Air Show is back with headlining performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and will feature the first mid-Atlantic exhibition by the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Displays and exhibits located off the boardwalks (14th to 20th streets from 9am-4pm) offer simulators, interactive exhibits, and much more. FREE for general viewing throughout town and at restaurants or tickets for VIP and drop zone viewing areas at show center beach. On the beach & boardwalk (show center is 16th St.), 1600 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. More information on performance times and tickets:

 www.ocairshow.com

June 22-26

AFI Docs Documentary Festival

The nation’s premier documentary film festival showcases the best from the U.S. and around the world. Now in its 13th year, the festival honors excellence in filmmaking and celebrates the power DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

7

EVENTS

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

of documentary to improve our understanding of the world and is fueled by the artists, audience members and political leaders that attend. Screenings held at landmark venues in DC and at the AFI Silver Theatre. AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 and other venues in and around downtown DC. For complete film schedule and tickets:

 www.afi.com/AFIdocs

June 23-July 31

11th Anniversary Capital Fringe Festival

Come downtown and see something different this summer at more than 20 venues across the city as innovative local, national and international artists push the boundaries of performing arts and bring together DC’s creative community. Enjoy creative and uninhibited performances by risk-taking and non-traditional artists, including theater, dance, music, poetry, puppetry and more at free events around town.

See website for complete schedule and locations.

 www.capitalfringe.org

June 25

Vine on the Waterfront Food and Wine Festival

This annual event in Old Town Alexandria showcases diverse local restaurant cuisines and Virginia wines, transforming Oronoco Bay Park into a lively festival, complete with entertainment, children’s corner, and food and wine tastings. Local restaurants will compete for best appetizer, main course and desert. 12-6pm. FREE to attend, however tickets needed to sample food and beverages. Food Tasting: $20 (8 taste tickets); Wine Tasting: $20. Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St. Alexandria, VA 22314.

 www.vineonthewaterfront.com

June 25-26

The 24th Annual National Capital Barbecue Battle

In the shadow of the nation’s capital, barbecue teams and restaurants from all 50 states will compete for over $40,000 in cash and prizes and the title of National Barbecue Champion. If you love BBQ you’ll love the food samples, interactive exhibits and cooking demonstrations at this sizzling summer

8

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

festival, plus non-stop musical and family entertainment! This summer DC’s going to be smoking! Adults: $15; Children(12&under): FREE (discounted advance online purchase); Sat: 11am9pm; Sun: 11am-7:30pm. Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 9th & 14th Sts., Washington, DC 20530.

 www.bbqindc.com

June 29-July 4, July 7-10

The 51st Annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Initiated in 1967, this festival has become the benchmark, both nationally and internationally, in celebrating contemporary living traditions throughout our world. The 2016 Festival includes daily and evening music and dance performances, crafts and cooking demonstrations, storytelling and discussions of cultural issues.

This year, the annual event focuses on California music and Basque culture.

FREE! Daily 11am-5pm, with special events most evenings beginning at 6:30pm. The National Mall, between 4rd and 7th Streets, NW Washington, DC.

 www.festival.si.edu

July 4

Independence Day Celebrations

See Page 14 for the best from around the region.

July 9

French Festival at Hillwood Timed to Bastille Day, this annual event celebrates heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post’s first collecting passion: 18th-century French

decorative arts. Activities include dance performances, live music, games, art projects, and access to Hillwood’s magnificent French collection and garden. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this ultimate summer get-away set in a magnificent outdoor garden right in the heart of DC. $5-$18. 10am-7pm.

Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008.

 www.hillwoodmuseum.org

July 9

Alexandria Birthday Celebration

This Alexandria tradition celebrates the City’s own 267th birthday along with a belated salute to the USA! Program includes children’s activities and entertainment, exhibits by community groups and food sales. Enjoy birthday cake, musical performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and a spectacular fireworks display.

So pack the picnic basket and break out the lawn chairs and blankets.

FREE! 7-10pm, with Symphony to start at 8:30pm and fireworks scheduled for 9:30pm. Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

 www.visitalexandriava.com

July 9-10

Baltimore/Washington One Caribbean Carnival

Road Trip

Capture the sounds, sights and tastes of the Caribbean! After more than 20 years in DC, this beloved annual parade and festival was combined

in 2013 with Baltimore’s observance to create what is now an explosive celebration of the peoples and cultures of the Caribbean, Latin America and the Diaspora. Beginning with a Caribbean-style parade, the festivities continue with a fun-filled festival showcasing live music and entertainment, a delicious sampling of authentic Caribbean food and so much more…all enclosed within Baltimore’s Clifton Park. Sat: Parade 12-5pm, starts at 900 E. 33rd Street in Baltimore, MD and ends in Clifton Park, with festival continuing until 10pm; Sun: 12-9pm. See website for ticket info. Lake Clifton Park, 2701 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore MD 21213.

 www.baltimorecarnival.com

Artscape – Baltimore

July 15-17

Artscape – Baltimore’s Festival of the Arts

Artscape is America’s largest free arts festival and features 150+ fine artists, fashion designers and craftspeople, visual art exhibits on and off-site, outdoor sculpture, art cars, photography, incredible live concerts on outdoor stages and a full schedule of performing arts including dance, opera, theater, film, experimental music and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Visitors will enjoy family events such as hands-on projects, demonstrations, competitions, children’s entertainers and street theater and a delicious, international menu of food and beverages that is available throughout the festival site.

FREE! Fri/Sat: 11am-9pm; Sun: 11am-8pm (Artscape After Hours: Fri/Sat: 9pm-11pm). At Mount Royal Avenue & Cathedral Streets. The Patricia and Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric, 140 West Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Road Trip

 www.artscape.org

DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

9

EVENTS

July 16-24

Citi Open Tennis Classic

Citi Open Tennis Classic

A capital tennis tradition, the Citi Open is the chance to see the world’s best men and women tennis champions in DC! Don’t miss your chance to see up-close tennis action with John Isner, Caroline Wozniacki and many more of the world’s best ATP and WTP pros.

This world-class tennis event is one of the top 20 tournaments worldwide.

See website for session schedule and tickets. William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center 16th & Kennedy Streets, NW Washington, DC 20011.

 www.citiopentennis.com

July 22-27

PoliticalFest 2016

In celebration of the July Road Democratic National Trip Convention, the Philadelphia Host Committee presents PoliticalFest, which offers visitors a one-of-a-kind way to experience our nation’s history, government and the road to the White House while participating in the fun and excitement that surrounds the presidential race.

The 125,000 square-foot, non-partisan exhibit combines multimedia and interactive displays, historical objects and special guest appearances, along with live performances, political game competitions, lectures and more! Open to the public. Adult: $15; Child/ Student/Senior: $5; Veteran/ Convention Attendee: FREE. Opens 10am daily. Pennsylvania Convention Center (Hall F), 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

 www.visitphilly.com

August 13

City of Alexandria Irish Festival

Slainte mhath! (Good Health!) The music, food and culture of Ireland will be celebrated as Old Town hosts its annual Irish Festival. FREE! 11am7:30pm, rain or shine. Waterfront Park, 1 Prince Street (on the Potomac River between King and Prince Streets), Alexandria, VA 22314.

 www.Ballyshaners.org

August 17-21

The Arlington County Fair

One of the largest free events on the East Coast, the Arlington County Fair has been entertaining and delighting visitors for almost 40 years. No summer’s complete without a day

10

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

of carnival rides, live animal shows, musical entertainment, arts and craft exhibits, and a variety of international foods. FREE! See website for times, parking and shuttle info. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second Street South, Arlington, VA 22204.

 www.arlingtoncountyfair.us

The Arlington County Fair

Montebello

Premier Resort-Style Living Overlooking Alexandria •5903 Mount Eagle Drive #218 •Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and island.

•Top of the line appliances.

•Eating space extending into the dining room.

•Electric fireplaces.

•Sun room.

Carytown Watermelon Festival

August 14

33rd Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival

Imagine...115,000 people, over 3000 watermelons and you! With 60 musicians, over 100 exhibitors and one of the largest kids areas of any event on the east coast, the Carytown Watermelon Festival has become the largest one-day street festivals in the state of Virginia.

Mark your calendar now for a great day of family fun in downtown Richmond’s unique shopping neighborhood! FREE! 10am-6pm. 3126 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221

Road Trip

 www.carytownrva.com

August 12–20

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

Celebrate summer’s last hurrah with this perfect opportunity to meet your daily requirement of cotton candy and funnel cake. Enjoy carnival rides, livestock competitions and displays, monster trucks, demolition derby and lots of entertainment and food. Admission: 12yrs+: $10;

Lois M. Delaney, CRB, CRS Real Estate Broker Licensed in Virginia Montebello Marketing, Incorporated Realtors ® 128 North Fayette Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (O) 703.548.5958 (C) 703.216.7313 LoisCRBCRS@aol.com

www.MontebelloMarketing.com

EQUAL HOUSING

AT HOME WITH DIVERSITY SM

OPPORTUNITY

DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

11

EVENTS

11&under: FREE. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877.

 www.mcagfair.com

August TBD

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week

It’s that time again! More than 200 of Washington’s best restaurants will offer a dining extravaganza of three-course meals at discounted rates. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to experience some of the DC area’s best restaurants at affordable prices, with 3-course lunches for $22 and 3-course dinners for $35. Various locations around Washington, DC. For confirmed dates, complete list of participating restaurants and to make reservations visit:

 www.ramw.org/restaurantweek

August TBD

Alexandria Restaurant Week

Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival

• military gifts for retirements & promotions • ships wheels • ships clocks • barometers • tide clocks • military flag cases • shadow boxes • military ball caps & tee shirts • decanters • glasses 1677 Crystal Square Arcade, Arlington, VA 22202 703.413.6289 www.shipshatch.com

12

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

With more than 60 participating restaurants, Alexandria, VA is vying to be the culinary hot spot this summer.

This 10-day, two-weekend event entices diners to enjoy a tantalizing $35 prix

fixe, three-course meal or dinner for two, with many restaurants offering special lunch deals. Come taste the inventiveness of local chefs in neighborhoods through the city, including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End. For confirmed dates, complete list of participating restaurants and to make reservations visit:

 www.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com

August 27

7th Annual Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival

Get crackin’ and experience a true regional summertime tradition at this all-you-care-to-taste extravaganza.

Complete with over 60,000 crabs, lots of beer, arts & crafts, live music, family fun and much more, all under huge tents that make the most of the beautiful summer breezes off the Potomac River.

Don’t miss the world’s largest crab feast!

Advance and on-site ticket packages available. Two sessions: 11am-3pm and 5pm-9pm. National Harbor, 300 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.

 www.mdcrabfest.com

Now through Jan. 22, 2017 Put your finger on the pulse of America in this one-of-a-kind interactive experience that explores how digital news is shaping campaign 2016.

NEWSEUM.ORG 555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Top 25 Museums in the U.S.

SPORTS

Saturday, July 2 – 7:15pm vs. Cincinnati Reds Sunday, July 3 – 1:35pm vs. Cincinnati Reds Monday, July 4 – 11:05am vs. Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, July 5 – 7:05pm vs. Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, July 6 – 4:05pm vs. Milwaukee Brewers Friday, July 15 – 7:05pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, July 16 – 7:05pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, July 17 – 1:35pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, July 19 – 7:05pm vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, July 20 – 7:05pm vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, July 21 – 7:05pm vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Baseball

WASHINGTON NATIONALS  Nationals Park

1500 South Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Tickets: (888) 632-NATS (6287)  www.washington.nationals.mlb.com

Home Schedule June

Friday, June 10 – 7:05pm vs. Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, June 11 – 12:05pm vs. Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, June 12 – 4:05pm vs. Philadelphia Phillies Monday, June 13 – 7:05pm vs. Chicago Cubs Tuesday, June 14 – 7:05pm vs. Chicago Cubs Wednesday, June 15 – 4:05pm vs. Chicago Cubs Monday, June 27 – 7:05pm vs. New York Mets Tuesday, June 28 – 7:05pm vs. New York Mets Wednesday, June 29 – 7:05pm vs. New York Mets Thursday, June 30 – 7:05pm vs. Cincinnati Reds July

Friday, July 1 – 6:05pm vs. Cincinnati Reds

Friday, July 22 – 7:05pm vs. San Diego Padres Saturday, July 23 – 7:05pm vs. San Diego Padres Sunday, July 24 – 1:35pm vs. San Diego Padres August

Friday, August 5 – 7:05pm vs. San Francisco Giants Saturday, August 6 – 7:05pm vs. San Francisco Giants Sunday, August 7 – 1:35pm vs. San Francisco Giants

MLS Soccer

DC UNITED  RFK Stadium

2400 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003  Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com

Home Schedule June

Wednesday, June 1 – 8pm vs. Seattle Sounders FC Wednesday, June 22 – 8pm vs. New England Revolution July

Sunday, July 31 – 5pm vs. Montreal Impact August

Saturday, August 6 – 7pm vs. Philadelphia Union Saturday, August 13 – 7pm vs. Portland Timbers Sunday, August 21 – 3pm vs. New York Red Bulls Saturday, August 27 – 7pm vs. Chicago Fire

WNBA Basketball

WASHINGTON MYSTICS  Verizon Center

601 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004  Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com

Home Schedule June

Tuesday, August 9– 7:05pm vs. Cleveland Indians

Wednesday, June 1 – 7pm vs. Chicago Sky

Wednesday, August 10 – 4:05pm vs. Cleveland Indians

Saturday, June 11 – 7pm vs. Minnesota Lynx

Friday, August 12 – 7:05pm vs. Atlanta Braves

Saturday, June 18 – 7pm vs. Atlanta Dream

Saturday, August 13 – 7:05pm vs. Atlanta Braves

Wednesday, June 22 – 7pm vs. Indiana Fever

Sunday, August 14 – 1:35pm vs. Atlanta Braves

Friday, June 24 – 7pm vs. Phoenix Mercury

Wednesday, August 24 – 7:05pm vs. Baltimore Orioles

Sunday, June 26 – 4pm vs. Minnesota Lynx

Thursday, August 25 – 7:05pm vs. Baltimore Orioles

Wednesday, June 29 – 11:30am vs. San Antonio Stars

Friday, August 26 – 7:05pm vs. Colorado Rockies

July

Saturday, August 27 – 1:05pm vs. Colorado Rockies Sunday, August 28 – 1:35pm vs. Colorado Rockies

Wednesday, July 20 – 11:30am vs. New York Liberty Friday, July 22 – 7pm vs. Los Angeles Sparks August

Sunday, August 28 – 7pm vs. San Antonio Stars DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

13

July 4th Celebrations of America’s Birthday!

On July 4, 1776, the United States claimed its independence from Britain and a democracy was born! Every year since, Americans have celebrated their freedom and demonstrated patriotic pride with parades, fireworks, concerts, barbecues, and picnics.

This summer cities and communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic once again offer a host of activities where visitors and residents alike can celebrate the nation’s birthday, with fireworks remaining the marquee attraction that are sure to wow!

14

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

WASHINGTON DC

A Capitol Fourth– America’s Independence Day Celebration There’s no better place to be on Independence Day than the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to some of the most iconic monuments and memorials in our country. Come for a day of music and special activities and stay for one of the most famous fireworks extravaganza of them all! The pyrotechnics don’t start until after 9pm, but it’s a good idea to stake out a spot on the Mall early. All events are FREE! Public access to the Mall begins at 10am, with all visitors required to enter via a security checkpoint and subject to security screening. National Mall, Washington, DC.

National Independence Day Parade Parade Start: 11:45am Parade Route: Constitution Avenue, between 7th to 17th Streets, NW Constitution Avenue and DC’s monuments form a majestic setting for the National Parade that features marching bands, military units and floats. The parade draws a crowd numbering in the hundreds of thousands, so claim your viewing spot early! www.july4thparade.com

A Capitol Fourth Concert Concert: 8-9:30pm (Gates open at 3pm) Location: West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Celebrate with the National Symphony Orchestra and all-star guest performers at this live, nationally televised outdoor concert of patriotic music, sponsored by PBS. www.pbs.org/capitolfourth

4th of July Fireworks on the National Mall Fireworks start at dark, usually around 9:10 p.m.

(Rain Date: July 5th) Launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the fireworks are visible in the sky over the Washington Monument and along the National Mall. www.nps.gov/foju BALTIMORE, MD

Chesapeake 4th of July Celebration Commemorate Independence Day in “Charm City” with live music and celebratory fireworks choreographed to festive music in the heart of downtown Baltimore’s spectacular Inner Harbor.

Make a day of the holiday by going to the Inner Harbor’s and downtown’s many attractions, restaurants and retailers. The holiday fireworks can be viewed from several locations in downtown and the surrounding areas, including Federal Hill, Fell’s Point and Harbor East. FREE! 7pm to 10pm; fireworks start at 9:30pm.

Baltimore Inner Harbor, 100 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 www.promotionandarts.org

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Fourth of July Celebration – July 4 Celebrate the anniversary of the nation’s birth in the Revolutionary City! Come to Colonial Williamsburg for special presentations and activities including militia musters, a salute to the 13 original states with the firing of muskets and cannon, music, fireworks that are visible from both Market Square and Palace Green and a day that concludes with the pageantry of a torchlit Fifes and Drums march from Palace Green, down Duke of Gloucester Street. 9am–5pm. Various Colonial Williamsburg venues. Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185 www.colonialwilliamsburg.com MOUNT VERNON, VA

An American Celebration at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreath laying ceremony and a visit from the “first” first couple, General and Mrs. Washington. 8am-5pm. This event is included in regular Estate admission: Adult:$17; Senior(62+): 16; Child(611):$9; 5yrs and under: FREE! Mount

Colonial Williamsburg

Vernon Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA. www.MountVernon.org PHILADELPHIA, PA

Welcome America Festival This is where it all began and Philadelphia’s been observing and celebrating Independence Day since 1777. Today, there’s no better place to celebrate Philadelphia’s unique role as America’s birthplace, with this wide range of commemorative events showcasing the diverse sounds and sights of the city. Eight days of activities are planned, beginning June 27th and culminating July 4th with, of course, an impressive fireworks display over the Art Museum. At locations throughout Philadelphia, PA 19130 www.welcomeamerica.com George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate

DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

15

Twice the fun.

Twice the thrills.

One low price.

This summer, don’t miss out on all the coasters and waterslides you can handle. At King’s Dominion and Soak City, you can get the best of both worlds, all for one low price—like our newest addition in 2016, the gravity-defying thrill ride Delirium, or one of our classic coasters, Intimidator 305, plus many more.

SAVE ON TICKETS AT KINGSDOMINION.COM.

New in 2016!

CONCERTS

10,000 Maniacs

Los Lonely Boys

Patti LaBelle

Three Dog Night

KENNEDY CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS  2700 F Street, NW

BIRCHMERE  3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305 (703) 549-7500  www.birchmere.com

The Oak Ridge Boys

Washington, DC 20566 (202) 467-4600  www.kennedy-center.org

June 24 – 7:30pm

June 9 – 7pm

Toby Keith Interstates & Tailgates Tour

June 24 – 7pm

10,000 Maniacs June 26 – 7:30pm

July 12 – 7pm

Steely Dan

July 19 – 8pm

Three Dog Night July 12 – 7:30pm

July 16 – 7pm

Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing The Beach Boys with the National Symphony Orchestra

Florida Georgia Line: Dig Your Roots Tour

June 24 – 9:30pm

July 17 – 7pm

June 25 – 7pm

July 23 – 7pm

August 24-28 – 7 & 9:30pm

July 30 – 6:45pm

THE LINCOLN THEATRE  1215 U Street, NW

Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 754-6400  www.livenation.com

July 31 – 7pm

June 10-11 – 7pm

August 6 – 7:30pm

June 18 – 8pm

August 10 – 7pm

June 23 – 7pm

August 12 – 7pm

Los Lonely Boys July 22-24 – 7:30pm

The Bacon Brothers August 3 – 7:30pm

WAR

August 28 – 7:30pm

The Oak Ridge Boys JIFFY LUBE LIVE  7800 Cellar Door Drive

Luke Bryan: Kill the Lights Tour 2016 Dave Matthews Band Dead & Company June 24 – 7pm

Gwen Stefani: This Is What the Truth Feels Like Tour Dierks Bentley Somewhere On A Beach Tour Counting Crows & Rob Thomas Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa: The High Road Tour Josh Groban Def Leppard

Darius Rucker: The Good For A Good Time Tour

Jay Pharoah

Dick Gregory: An Evening of Comedy & Jazz John Oliver

Washington, DC 20009 (202) 888-0050  www.thelincolndc.com

June 21 – Doors open 6:30pm

Violent Femmes

July 23 & 25 – Doors open 6:30pm

Bryan Ferry

July 26 – Doors open 6:30pm

Ryan Adams (solo acoustic) MUSIC CENTER at STRATHMORE  5301 Tuckerman Lane

Weezer and Panic! At The Disco – Summer Tour 2016

August 18 – 7:30pm

July 2 – 7pm

August 21 – 7:30pm

July 8 – 7:30pm

August 27 – 7pm

April 30-July 1 – 8pm

Journey & The Doobie Brothers 5 Seconds of Summer

Kenny Chesney: Spread The Love Tour Black Sabbath: The End Keith Urban – ripcord World Tour 2016

North Bethesda, MD 20852 (301) 581-5100  www.strathmore.org

Patti LaBelle

DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

17

CONCERTS

Barenaked Ladies Aretha Franklin

Paul Simon Dolly Parton

June 18 – 8pm

Harry Connick Jr. June 27-28 – 8pm Harry Connick Jr.

August 16 – 8pm

Goo Goo Dolls

YES: The Album Series August 18 – 7:30pm

VERIZON CENTER  601 F Street NW

Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally Summer of 69: No Apostrophe

July 26 – 7pm

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas: Future Now Tour August 9-10 – 8pm

Paul McCartney One on One Tour August 19-20 – 7pm

Drake Summer Sixteen Tour WARNER THEATRE  513 13th Street NW

Washington, DC 20004 (202) 783-4000  www.warnertheatredc.com

June 17 – 8pm

August 24 – 8pm

Seal

WOLF TRAP NATIONAL PARK for the PERFORMING ARTS  Filene Center

1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182 (877) WOLFTRAP  www.wolftrap.org

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

Tony Bennett August 8 – 7pm

The Band Perry August 12 – 7:30pm

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band Emmylou Harris August 13 – 7pm

August 23 – 7:30pm

Dolly Parton June 14 – 8pm

Jackson Browne June 15 – 7pm

June 17 – 8pm

18

July 28 – 8pm

June 8 – 8pm

Cyndi Lauper Boy George

August 5 – 8pm

The GO-GOs

Huey Lewis & The News

98 Degrees O-Town Dream Ryan Cabrera

July 7 – 8pm

Yanni

July 7 – 8pm

June 1 – 8pm

Barenaked Ladies OMD Howard Jones

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Bob Dylan Mavis Staples

July 26 – 8pm

Steven Tyler

Sting & Peter Gabriel: Rock Paper Scissors Tour

July 5-6 – 7:30pm

August 23 – 8pm

June 4 – 7:30pm June 23 – 8pm

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Melissa Etheridge

August 20 – 8pm

Selena Gomez Revival Tour

July 2 – 8pm

Bob Saget

Washington, DC 20004 (202) 628-3200  www.verizoncenter.monumentalnetwork.com

Paul Simon

Kenny Rogers

Goo Goo Dolls Collective Soul Tribe Society

August 24-25 – 8pm

Ricky Martin

August 26 – 8pm

Aretha Franklin August 27 – 8pm

Bonnie Raitt Richard Thompson Trio

SUMMER

FUN Family friendly destinations everyone will love — even teenagers!

by Amy Trotter Houston

W

e all look forward to summer vacation and intoning the mantra, “no more lessons, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks.” Right? While the prospect of long, lazy days filled with doing plenty of nothing is enticing during the last weeks of Bylong Amy Trotter Houston school, it doesn’t take for boredom to set in. Squash the doldrums of your family’s empty routine by checking out these places for exciting summer fun. We’re sure they will provide kids with lots of great things to write about for the September “What I Did Last Summer” essays.

VIRGINIA BEACH

SUMMER FUN WILLIAMSBURG Just under three hours from Washington, DC, Williamsburg is a two-for-one gem that includes both Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. Take your time exploring the Revolutionary City where you might spot Thomas Jefferson strolling the streets or George Washington on horseback reviewing the troops. Visit the Governor’s Palace and Capitol to learn more about the early history of our country. Get caught up in the excitement of reading the Declaration of Independence, peek over garden walls, and enjoy the action on the streets. At night, take a haunted tour… if you dare. After stepping back in time, take in the rides and attractions of Busch Gardens. At this Europeaninspired theme park, you can visit Oktoberfest in Germany, take a train trip in Ireland and see the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, but watch out for Mt. Vesuvius in Italy. Test your intestinal fortitude on roller coasters like Alpengeist and Tempesto before cooling off on the water rides. There are kid-friendly rides, lots of live entertainment and acres beautiful gardens. The park is committed to animal conservation and you just might see Big Bird or Elmo from Sesame Street wandering about the paths.

VIRGINIA BEACH Pack up the swim gear, slip on your flip flops and in 3.5 hours you can be digging your toes into the sand at one of the three beaches that comprise Virginia Beach. Chesapeake Bay Beach has smaller waves suitable for little ones, Sandbridge Beach has the best sunrises perfect for early risers, and Oceanfront Beach has the high energy boardwalk with family-friendly attractions and nostalgic eateries.

Head to Atlantic Fun Park, a free-admission carnival along the beach that has kiddie rides, thrill rides and a midway.

Don’t miss the Ferris wheel. Away from the beach, the Adventure Park at the Virginia Aquarium will entice thrill seekers ages six and up with multiple zip lines. While at the aquarium check out the live animal habitats and National Geographic 3D movie theater. Enjoy fun and funky exhibits at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). This summer check out the “Turn the Page” exhibit, a retrospective of the contemporary art magazine Hi-Fructose that includes a public art installation, sculpture, photography and painting. If you like history, book a flight on a vintage World War II plane at the Military Aviation Museum.

SANDBRIDGE BEACH

20

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

GOVERNOR’S PALACE – WILLIAMSBURG

BALTIMORE An hour away, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, bustling with things to do, is an ideal starting point for visiting the city.

Check out the cool interactive exhibits at the Maryland Science Center where you can learn more about the Earth, the human body, space, and even blue crabs. There’s an IMAX Theater, a planetarium and a rooftop observatory.

Kids up to age 10 will love the Port Discovery Children’s Museum, especially the three-story KidWorks treehouse that is every child’s dream of a backyard retreat. Don’t miss the National Aquarium where the animal life ranges from seahorses, stingrays, and sharks to turtles, snakes, and sloth.

There is exciting history to be discovered at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and the Maryland Historical Society. If art is not a subject that gets you or your kids excited, you MUST visit the American Visionary Art Museum and see the incredible pieces created by selftaught artists. It’ll change the way you see the subject. More traditional artwork is found at The Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art. For anyone who has studied poetry, visit the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum before walking to CENTER the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground if you MT. CUBA want to pay your respects.

NATIONAL AQUARIUM – BALTIMORE

DELAWARE A mere two hours from Washington, DC, Delaware is a great destination with beaches, hiking trails, tax-free shopping and lots of history. One of our favorite sites is Fort Delaware where you can experience what life was like during the summer of 1864 when the fort served as a Civil War prison. Bringing the fort to life are costumed interpreters roaming the grounds, working in the blacksmith’s shop, doing the laundry, and firing the cannon. You might assist with the artillery demonstration using live gunpowder. It’s very cool. And loud! If you like gunpowder, visit Hagley Museum and Library where you can see the original black powder mills founded by the du Pont family. Yes, those du Ponts. The family had good taste as exhibited by their many beautiful mansions and glorious gardens that are open to the public: Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library; Nemours Mansion and Garden; Longwood Gardens and Mt. Cuba Center. The Delaware Art Museum has a special Kids’ Corner where you can touch the artwork and create your own. Don’t miss the Crying Giant in the outdoor sculpture garden, and the labyrinth is perfect for quieting unruly beings, whether kids or adults.

FORT DELAWARE

DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

21

SUMMER FUN MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM – WASHINGTON, DC

Where to Take Sports Fans

WASHINGTON, DC Whether you live in the area or are passing through, DC has family-friendly fun for all ages. Visit the memorials along the National Mall and when it gets too warm, step into one of the Smithsonian museums. The National Air and Space Museum has historic airplanes, an Apollo Lunar Module and an IMAX Theater. Check out the size of the dinosaurs and the Hope Diamond at the National Museum of Natural History. Imagine how much butter Julia Child used in her kitchen on display at the National Museum of American History. Head to the National Zoo to see lions, elephants, giant pandas and more. Watch for orangutans traveling overhead via their own transit system, the O Line, and get up close with animals at the Kids’ Farm. Older kids will love the interactive exhibits at the Spy Museum and budding journalists will enjoy those at the Newseum.

At Madame Tussauds wax museum, you can pose with Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, George Clooney and all 44 US presidents. Finally, we love the Albert Einstein memorial in front of the National Academy of Sciences building on Constitution Avenue across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Don’t miss taking a picture of your family sitting in Einstein’s lap. After all, it’s never too early to start thinking about possible Christmas card photos.

Say “Cheese!”

22

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

Some kids are all about sports – so are some parents. Take peewee soccer players to a D.C. United match, and tennis fans to see the Washington Kastles. Treat baseball fans to a Washington Nationals game in DC or a Baltimore Orioles game at Camden Yards. Or check out minor league baseball teams like the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Potomac Nationals, where tickets might be easier to get and where the beer is cheaper. Create some great memories while sitting in the stands on a perfect summer day listening to the roar of the crowd, watching for fly balls and eating something tasty, like a hotdog or peanuts.

D.C. United www.dcunited.com

Washington Nationals www.nationals.com

Washington Kastles www.washingtonkastles.com

Baltimore Orioles www.orioles.com

Tempo Advert

10/27/04

3:19 PM

Page 1

Taverna Cretekou Nationally Recognized • Festive Atmosphere

“European & Californian cuisine consistently hits the high notes.”

Joan Horwitt,Mid Atlantic Magazine

Celebrating our 43rd year!

One of Alexandria’s Best kept secrets...

Nestled in the West End, this elegant but unpretentious neighborhood restaurant is where the locals dine.

Ample free parking. Reservations are suggested. All major credit cards accepted.

Daily Lunch Buffet - 11:30am to 2:30pm | Dinner - 5pm to 10pm Saturday - 12pm to 10:30pm | Sunday Brunch - 11pm to 3pm Sunday Dinner - 5pm to 9:30pm

4231 Duke Street • Alexandria, VA

703-370-7900

Simple Elegance, Exceptional Food

818 King Street, Old Town Alexandria, VA (p) 703.548.8688 (w) www.TavernaCretekou.com

WASHINGTONIAN’S TOP 100

Spectacular Seafood Creole & Cajun Specialities Fabulous Seafood Menu - Waterfront Dining Private Parties & Receptions - Experienced Event Planner Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday Nights

703.494.6373

www.madiganswaterfront.com

Located on the Historic Occoquan River 201 Mill Street, Occoquan, Virginia 22125

3804 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria

703-684-6010 www.rtsrestaurant.net DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

23

INCREDIBLE Waterfront Dining

By Danielle Turner

Osteria Morini

S

ummertime in the nation’s capital can be brutal. When the temperatures climb, escape the heat at one of the many D.C. area waterfront restaurants to enjoy some delicious food and refreshing libations.

Locals and visitors alike can enjoy outdoor dining, spectacular views, and prime peoplewatching, especially when the sun goes down.

The waterfront is a prime spot to catch the sunset or enjoy the dazzling night sky. Diners can enjoy a cool breeze and the calming sound of the water, providing an escape from the city. Some of the best al fresco dining in the DC area is along the waterfront with remarkable views of the Potomac River with the beautiful backdrop of the national monuments. Here are some of the top restaurants with waterfront views.

24

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

Some of the best views of DC landmarks and the Potomac River are from The Washington Harbour (3000 K St., NW) along the Georgetown waterfront. In the summertime, happy hour along the Georgetown waterfront is a place to see and be seen. Sequoia’s three-tier outdoor terrace offers stunning views of the waterfront with the flotilla of boats and kayaks passing by along with panoramic views of the Kennedy Center, the Watergate, and the Key Bridge. If you prefer to stay out of the humidity, the rear facade of twolevel restaurant is nearly all glass, allowing diners

to enjoy the view of the river without suffering from the heat or the crowds. Sequoia offers modern American cuisine, a formidable wine list, and a renowned River Bar. Don’t miss out on the fresh oysters! Be aware, all of Sequoia’s reservations are for inside only, while dining on the patio is seated on a first come, first serve basis.

Next door, offering fresh seafood, Tony and Joe’s, large 200-seat patio offers incredible views of the Kennedy Center, the Key Bridge and Roosevelt Island. Try one of their enormous sandwiches served with a mound of crispy golden fries, seasoned with Old Bay, and tangy coleslaw. Nick’s Riverside Grill (3050 K St., NW), which is often less crowded offers a more comfy atmosphere, with their spacious patio spilling onto Washington Harbour’s boardwalk with a prime view of the large fountain. Be sure to arrive early! A spot under one of their bright-blue umbrellas to watch the sun go down is a coveted seat.

Also in Washington Harbour, Farmers Fishers Bakers, an upscale casual restaurant with an in-house bakery, sushi bar, full bar with 24 beer tap, and patio with water views. Like well-know sister restaurant, Founding Farmers, they also “support the American Family Farm” along with made-from-scratch food, delicious hand crafted drinks, and green practices all around. The Washington Harbour is a great option for waterfront dining; there is a something for everyone.

Fiola Mare, (3100 K St., NW), by award-winning chef Fabio Trabocchi, specializes in sophisticated fresh seafood, prepared with elegant simplicity. Enjoy fine hospitality, amazing wine, craft cocktails all in a luxe setting with enchanting river views.

Although not technically waterfront, Sea Catch restaurant (1054 31st St., NW) offers visitors a charming patio overlooking the beautiful C&O Canal. Take advantage of their complimentary valet parking and their fresh seafood simply prepared in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

On the opposite side of the city, the historic Southwest Waterfront, along Washington, DC’s largest waterfront expanse, is being revitalized. The Wharf located at 7th and Water Streets, SW (1100 Maine Ave. SW), is one of the few surviving open air seafood markets on the east coast. In operation since 1805, it is the oldest continuously operating

The Wharf Nick’s Riverside Grill

Maketto

fish market in the United States. You’ll find everything from rare fish to Maryland Blue Crabs. The Wharf is currently undergoing an extensive renovation but the fish market and many of the restaurants remain open for business.

Cantina Marina (600 Water St., SW), a place that you’d expect to find in Miami, a fun waterside bar with draft beers in plastic cups and Jimmy Buffett playing on the speakers.

It’s a place to go and have a margarita and watch the sun move over the water. Enjoy authentic Cajun dishes, such as, the gumbo, catfish, and po’ boys or try the Baja-Californiastyle tacos. Their Crab balls, which are a cross between croquettes and crab cakes are a must have. Besides delicious seafood, you can enjoy mouth-watering barbecue at the Southwest Waterfront. King Ribs Bar-B-Q, a local institution of the community for over 40 years, Bufus Buchanan offers arguably the best BBQ ribs in the city. His amazing ribs, chicken and steaks have a loyal following among longtime residents, and his location along the waterfront also makes DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

25

National Harbor

Osteria Morini

it a great spot to enjoy a summer evening. Stop by on Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy live Jazz, or on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. where the 7th Landing hosts a variety of live music.

Nearby, the brand new and more upscale, located in the new Yards Park, Osteria Morini (301 Water St SE,) offers authentic Italian fare from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Morini’s menu offers a wide array of smaller plates, cured meats, signature pastas, and simply grilled meats and spit roasts.

Enjoy the views of the beautiful new modern Capitol Riverfront neighborhood while sipping a glass of wine from their list comprised of selections from the North Central regions of Italy.

Just outside of DC, the National Harbor, rising from the banks of the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, MD, is a 350-acre mecca for shopping, dining, and more with five hotels (including the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center), over 30 restaurants, shops, and fully functioning marina.

There is no metro, but enjoy Water Taxi service to and from Old Town Alexandria, Mount Vernon, and Georgetown.

26

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

What a fun way to travel! The National Harbor offers a wide array of restaurants ranging from elegant waterfront dining to family-friendly and casual eating establishments. At McLoone’s Pier House (141 National Plz), where counting down to sunset is cause for celebration. A very lively happy hour spot with live music daily starting at 7 p.m., you can watch the sun set over the flotilla of sails and masts, while sipping on your specialty cocktail and enjoying bowls of their peel-and-eat shrimp. Dine al fresco on their outdoor patio with a breathtaking view of the sunset. Menu highlights include while fresh salads or pasta, savory crab dip, fresh sushi, mouth-watering burger, or steak – you’ll have a hard time choosing! Known for its fresh seafood, McCormick and Schmick’s (145 National Plz), offers stunning views of the river and features more than 30 varieties of fresh fish and seafood delivered daily from local and international waters.

Cool off inside at Bond 45 (149 Waterfront St.), a New York-born Italian steakhouse with its dim lighting and dark, clubby interior while enjoying a Prohibition cocktail served in an antique teacup.

Or if you’re lucky, snag a table on their outdoor patio overlooking the water and enjoy picturesque sunset over the river while enjoying a fresh crab cake or dry-aged steak.

Don’t miss their antipasto bar with house-made cheeses or desserts buffet.

Enjoy upscale, modern and authentic Mexican cuisine at Rosa Mexicano (153 Waterfront St.) while enjoying a refreshing pomegranate margarita and guacamole, prepared tableside, on the outdoor patio overlooking the water. The National Harbor is a great place to spend the day. There are tons of shops, outlets, restaurants, and activities for all ages, even an entire store devoted to Peeps! In fact, the skyline of National Harbor has a dramatic new addition: The Capital Wheel, a 180-foot-tall, 42-car Ferris wheel that holds as many as 336 riders.

Just outside of the District, the historic Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia offers striking views of the riverfront.

Located on the historic Potomac River at the foot of King Street, The Chart House (1 Cameron St.), the area’s only waterfront dining location boasts panoramic views of the river, as well as, other DC landmarks. With nightly entertainment, enjoy a relaxing evening with while watching the sunset on the water. Situated on Daingerfield Island, adjacent to the Washington Marina, enjoy watching the boats set sail on the Potomac at Indigo Landing, (1 Marina Dr.) Their 100-seat outdoor deck and location along the water is the perfect setting for a night out. Find refuge from your long day of museum hopping in the bustling city and enjoy the tranquility of the naturalistic setting while viewing the monuments from your relaxing chair. Instead of waiting in line, you can enjoy the views of DC over your favorite cocktail, specialty drink, or a glass of fine wine from our international wine list.

Also in Virginia, visit Madigan’s Waterfront (201 Mill St. Occoquan, VA), located right on the Occoquan River. Their expansive partially covered deck and tiki bar is especially attractive on summer evenings, where you can enjoy live entertainment, drinks and fresh seafood, and watch for Ospreys flying down the Occoquan River.

Rosewood Washington, DC

BARS WITH A VIEW

BY DANIELLE TURNER Summer days and nights are meant for rooftop cocktails and nothing says summer in DC like sharing a drink, a bite and a fantastic view with friends. Whether you’re looking for a high glamour locale for celebrity spotting or a cool spot to pair an al fresco meal with your drinks, DC offers a number of rooftop bars and lounges where you can enjoy the high life.

The Brixton

 901 U Street NW

Washington, DC 202.560.5045

The Brixton’s huge rooftop deck is the perfect spot to grab an English brew on tap and an appetizer or two. Its corner spot gives you prime views of the city.

Visit on Friday and Saturday if a DJ’s your thing or on Thursday night for trivia.

The Observatory

 1075 Thomas Jefferson Street NW

Washington, DC 20007 202.337.0900

Perched atop the Graham Hotel in Georgetown, The Observatory offers 3,000 square feet of open air rooftop.

Sip on one of their trademark handcrafted cocktails while taking in sweeping views of Georgetown and the rest of DC. Stay late to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets, specialty cigars and stargazing. Reservations not required but highly encouraged to guarantee seating.

P.O.V. Roof Terrace and Lounge  W Hotel Washington

515 15th Street NW Washington, DC 202.661.2478

This might be the hottest rooftop in town. Everyone from celebrities, politicians and socialites have graced the W’s rooftop bar and terrace taking in the unsurpassed views of the nation’s capital. Light fare and a vast array of cocktails and spirits fill the menu.

Combine that with an unparalleled view and you’re set for a great night.

Rosewood Washington, DC  1050 31st Street NW

Washington, DC 202.617.2400

This upscale Georgetown hotel offers an equally posh rooftop bar and lounge with sweeping views of the Potomac River, Washington Monument and Georgetown University. It even features an indoor-outdoor infinity pool you can enjoy year round.

DNV Rooftop Lounge  The Donovan Hotel

1155 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 202.737.1200

You’ll get more than an awesome view of the city at DNV where you can nosh on dishes from their Asianinspired restaurant, Zentan, and bask in the lounge’s resort-like atmosphere.

Plan to visit in the evening. The lounge is reserved for hotel guests during the day.

DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

27

THEATER

SEE WHAT’S PLAYING ON STAGES IN AND AROUND DC

Born for This – Arena Stage

ARENA STAGE  1101 Sixth Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20024 (202) 488-3300 www.arenastage.org

July 1-August 28

Born For This: The BeBe Winans Story

Detroit natives BeBe and CeCe Winans, youngest siblings of the Winans family dynasty, experience the ultimate in culture shocks when invited to join Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s Praise the Lord television show. The Winans teenagers have the opportunity to become more than just television celebrities, but to integrate TV evangelism. As BeBe and CeCe encounter fame, fortune and even a young Whitney Houston, BeBe must learn to balance his desire for success with his true calling. Combining classic Winans hits with brand new songs, this inspirational musical features Juan and Deborah Joy Winans in their Arena Stage debuts as BeBe and CeCe Winans.

FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY  201 East Capitol Street, SE 

Washington, DC 20003 (202) 544-7077 www.folger.edu

Through July 30

District Merchants

The acclaimed playwright behind Stupid F**king Bird and My Name is Asher Lev sets his sights on Shakespeare with a play set in an imagined time that straddles post-Civil War Washington, D.C., the Elizabethan era and today. A story of money, merchandise and mercy, District Merchants is a tense comedy that examines the contradictions of life in America.

28

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

Kinky Boots – Kennedy Center

KENNEDY CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS  2700 F Street, NW



Washington, DC 20566 (202) 467-4600 www.kennedy-center.org

June 14-July 10 in the Opera House

Kinky Boots

Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy- and Tonywinning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this Tony-winning musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.

June 28-July 17 in the Eisenhower Theatre

The Bridges of Madison County

Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, this two-time Tony winning musical tells the story of Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind

romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid.

July 13-August 20 in the Opera House

The Phantom of the Opera

Bigger and better than ever before!

This fresh and dazzling production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s perennial classic comes to DC as part of a brand-new North American tour.

SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY  The Lansburgh Theatre:

450 7th Street NW

 Sidney Harman Hall:



610 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 547-1122 www.shakespearetheatre.org

Through June 26 in Sidney Harman Hall

The Taming of the Shrew

With a provocative new approach and interactive style, this all-male, gender-blurred production explores the complex machinations of Kate and

appetite for sensation and acute awareness of public perception. This stunning contemporary adaptation is a mesmerizing study of power, control, and selfdeception that offers a nuanced portrait of one of the most fascinating figures in modern drama.

Riverdance – Wolf Trap

SYNETIC THEATER  1800 South Bell Street

Arlington, VA (Crystal City) 22202 (800) 494-8497 www.synetictheater.org 

Through June 19

The Man in the Iron Mask

Petruchio’s relationship while examining identity, authenticity, and gender roles within one of Shakespeare’s most notorious texts. The socially immersive nature of this production will even extend the world of “The Shrew” from the stage into the lobbies of Sidney Harman Hall.

August 16-28 in Sidney Harman Hall

The Tempest

STC kicks off its 2016-2017 season with a beloved annual Washington tradition, the Free For All, and brings back an audience favorite, The Tempest. In this glittering production, Prospero’s magical island explodes with life, hosting sprites, goddesses and fools that hold court and delight all ages. Trickery and magic, romance and revenge set the stage for what is thought to be Shakespeare’s final play and masterpiece.

SIGNATURE THEATRE  4200 Campbell Avenue



(Shirlington Village) Arlington, VA 22206 (703) 820-9771 www.signature-theatre.org

May 31-July 10

La Cage aux Folles

The beloved gender-bending musical comedy and winner of six Tony Awards® – including Best Musical – closes out the Signature season. The twenty year relationship between Georges, a club-owner, and Albin, the head drag performer, faces a test when their son announces his engagement to the daughter of ultra-conservative political

parents. Their attempts to hide their lifestyle and play it straight for a dinner with the potential in-laws threatens to upend the entire supper with hilarious results. With an iconic score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!; Mame) and featuring a hilarious book by Harvey Fierstein (Newsies, Kinky Boots), this is a fabulously fun musical about family, identity and loving who you are.

August 2-September 11

Jelly’s Last Jam

Take your seat at the legendary Jungle Inn nightclub for the electrifying, multiple Tony and Drama Desk Award®winning musical that tells the story of jazz through one of its most notorious entertainers: Jelly Roll Morton. Journey from the back alleys of New Orleans to the dance halls of Chicago to the stages of New York in a sizzling memoir of pride, lust and a past denied.

STUDIO THEATRE  1501 14th Street NW



Washington, DC 20005 (202) 332-3300 www.studiotheatre.org

Through June 19

Hedda Gabler

Hedda Tesman returns from her honeymoon to the brutal banality of domestic life: an antagonizingly bland husband; a living room full of dying flowers; and a house that is too large, too cluttered, too bourgeois for the once unstoppable Hedda Gabler. Both tormented and merciless, she is caught between her

In this follow-up to The Three Musketeers, the hero D’Artagnan finds himself alone in the service of King Louis XIV after his comrades have retired. Unbeknownst to D’Artagnan, his old friends plan to remove the corrupt King and replace him with his good twin, held captive in the Bastille! The Man in the Iron Mask promises more swashbuckling blockbuster adventure, rich in bombast and pageantry. (This production will have dialogue.)

WOLF TRAP FILENE CENTER  1551 Trap Road

Vienna, VA (877) WOLFTRAP www.wolftrap.org 

June 9-11

Ragtime – The Musical

At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing…and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime weaves together three distinctly American tales – that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Set to a glorious, Tony Award-winning score with a Tonywinning book based on the classic E. L. Doctorow novel, this is musical theater at its most vibrant!

June 23-26

Riverdance

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour, and features new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number featuring the female members of the Irish dance troupe in an acapella hard-shoe number. After 20 years, the phenomenon dances on!

DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

29

Opening July 10

Kimono & Obi: Romantic Echoes From Japan’s Golden Age

The BMA presents an exquisite selection of late 19th- and mid-20th century kimonos and obis that have never been shown before. These stunning garments were made after the lifting of sumptuary laws during Japan’s Edo period (1603– 1867) when commoners were forbidden to wear showy clothing with colors like red or purple. The Meiji Era (1868–1912) coincided with increased prosperity as Japan entered the industrial age and this newfound wealth was often expressed in lavish garments. Many of these kimonos displayed decorative motifs with symbols of the Imperial Court, especially those referring to the Heian Era (794– 1185), considered Japan’s Golden Age when the court was in its most powerful, refined, and romantic period.

NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM  401 F Street NW

Baltimore Museum of Art – Kimono & Obi

EXHIBITS

SPECIAL THINGS AWAIT INSIDE THESE EXCELLENT GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS BALTIMORE MUSEUM of ART  10 Art Museum Drive Baltimore, MD 21218  FREE!  www.artbma.org

Through July 3

Matisse Prints & Drawings

Baltimore Museum of Art – Matisse

30

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

Approximately 20 prints and drawings demonstrate the continuing legacy of the BMA’s relationship with the Matisse family. Recognizing the unique character of the museum’s Matisse collection, recent gifts from the family – an impressive group of prints from the artist’s later years as well as remarkable drawings related to a masterwork from the Cone Collection, The Yellow Dress – have now established the BMA’s holdings as the most comprehensive collection of Matisse prints in North America.

Washington DC 20001  Adult: 10; Youth (3-17yrs), Student w/ID & Senior (60+): $7; Members/Child 2& under: FREE  www.nbm.org

NEW!

Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse

This exhibition, on loan from London’s Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood and traveling worldwide, comes to DC for its exclusive U.S. engagement at the National Building Museum. This unique exhibit reveals the fascinating tales behind some of the museum’s bestloved dollhouses, taking visitors on a journey through the history of the home, everyday lives, and changing family relationships. The houses show developments in architecture and design, encompassing country mansions, the Georgian town house, suburban villas, newly built council estates, and high-rise apartments.

NEW!

Around the World in 80 Paper Models

Drawing from a magnificent 4,500piece collection recently donated to the Museum, the architectural paper models represent buildings, cultures, and countries from Austria to Wales.

The collection includes examples of hand-drawn castles, intricate cathedrals with water-colored gardens, and micromodels smaller than a postcard. Some

from 22 national museums in Greece, the exhibit tells the unique story of one of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations and explores pivotal moments that led to the birth of Western democracy, modern art, science, medicine, theater and sports. A stunning exhibition that must be seen!

National Building Museum – Small Stories

NATIONAL MUSEUM of NATURAL HISTORY  10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001  FREE!  www.mnh.si.edu

July 1

Return of the Hope Diamond

will be viewed flat; others will be copied and constructed in 3-D. After touring the world, visitors will get the chance to build their own models with two structures designed by Museum staff.

First Floor – F Street Side NATIONAL GALLERY of ART  401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20565  FREE!  www.nga.gov

Through July 24

Three Centuries of American Prints from the National Gallery of Art

Mounted on the occasion of the National Gallery’s 75th anniversary, this exhibition surveys how America and its people have been represented in prints made by American and non-American artists between 1710 and 2010 with more than 150 prints drawn entirely from the Gallery’s collection.

West Building, Ground Floor, Outer Tier Galleries NEW! Through September 18

In Celebration of Paul Mellon

Paul Mellon played many crucial roles at the National Gallery of Art in carrying out the founding vision of his father, Andrew, who had laid plans for the museum before his death in 1937. The younger Mellon was a major donor of funds and works of art as well as a valiant advocate for the Gallery’s architecture (both the East and West Buildings). The great majority of Paul Mellon’s gifts,

however, are works of art on paper, which, because of their sensitivity to light, cannot be constantly displayed.

Timed to coincide with the Gallery’s 75th anniversary, this celebratory exhibition brings together some 80 of the finest pastels, watercolors, drawings, prints, and illustrated books given to the Gallery

by Paul Mellon. Among the works on display are evocative watercolors by Winslow Homer and Édouard Manet, powerful portrait drawings by JeanAuguste-Dominique Ingres and Edgar Degas, sporting lithographs by George Bellows, a pen landscape by Vincent van Gogh, and cubist compositions by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.

Located in the West Building, Main Floor, Galleries 72–73

The Hope Diamond, which has been out of public view due to renovations to the Harry Winston Gallery and adjacent National Fossil Hall, returns to permanent display on July 1. The Gallery, which houses the diamond, displays some of the museum’s most popular items and is one of the reasons why the National Museum of Natural History is the most visited natural history museum in the world.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY  8th and F Streets NW Washington, DC 20001  FREE!  www.npg.si.edu

Ongoing

America’s Presidents

A presidential election year is a great time to explore the museum’s permanent collection of images of the 43 American Presidents – the nation’s only complete collection of presidential

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM  1145 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20036  Adult: $15; Member/Military/Senior/ Student: $12; Child (5-12): $10  www.nationalgeographic.com

Opens June 1

The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great

This summer, National Geographic brings an extraordinary cultural experience to Washington, DC. THE GREEKS is an exceptional journey through 5,000 years of history and culture and features more than 500 priceless treasures – many of which have never been on display outside of Greece. DC is honored to be the only east coast city to host this exhibit, the largest and most comprehensive survey of Greek culture in a generation. Featuring collections

National Geographic Museum – The Greeks DCMetroPlus.com • Summer 2016 •

31

portraits outside the White House – including Gilbert Stuart’s official state portrait of George Washington.

Paintings, sculptures, cartoons and a short film focusing on Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Bill Clinton tell the American story through the lives of the leaders who have helped shaped it.

NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM  2 Massachusetts Avenue NE Washington, DC 20002  FREE!  www.postalmuseum.si.edu

Opening June 9th

Trailblazers: 100 Years of Our National Parks

This temporary exhibition chronicles the intersections between our nation’s mail and its national parks. Featuring original postage stamp art from the United States Postal Service and artifacts loaned by the National Park Service, the exhibit explores the myriad – and sometimes surprising – ways that mail moves to, through and from our national parks.

Newseum – CNN Politics Campaign 2016

recommend that visitors arrive early to avoid large crowds and long lines.

NEWSEUM  555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20001  Adult: $22.95; Senior (65+): $18.95 Child (7-18): $13.95; Child (6 & younger): FREE  www.newseum.org

Opens July 1

1776 — Breaking News: Independence

National Zoo – Panda Cub Bei Bei

NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK  3001 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008  FREE!  www.nationalzoo.si.edu

Happy 1st Birthday to Panda Cub Bei Bei!

Since the birth of Bei Bei last August, there are now four adorable giant pandas in DC – Bei Bei’s parents plus older sister Bao Bao, born in 2013.

Now’s a great time to catch the family climbing trees and munching bamboo.

Depending on the time and the weather, the pandas have a choice to be outside or inside the panda house and typically have outdoor access until 2 pm. The panda house, an indoor viewing area, is open to visitors from 9am to 6pm and it’s

32

• Summer 2016 • DCMetroPlus.com

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress – made up of delegates from all 13 Colonies – adopted the Declaration of Independence. Two days later, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first newspaper to publish the declaration. On display in this compelling exhibit is one of only 19 known copies of the historic newspaper. This rare printing shows the declaration as Americans first saw it – as front-page news. As the United States celebrates the 240th anniversary of its independence from Great Britain, the exhibit explores how news of freedom spread through the Colonies and abroad and played a crucial role in uniting American colonists behind the cause of independence.

Ongoing

CNN Politics Campaign 2016: Like, Share, Elect

This new interactive exhibit tells the story of the 2016 presidential campaign in real time and provides a one-of-a-kind

immersive experience that allows visitors to explore the ways digital and social media have transformed how candidates campaign, how journalists cover elections and how the public participates in the political process. Newseum visitors will be able to explore a variety of groundbreaking on-screen experiences and video presentations that will put them at the center of the campaign.

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION  1600 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20009  Adult: $12; Senior (62+): $10; Student: $10; Youth (18 & younger)/ Member: FREE  www.phillipscollection.org

America’s first museum of modern art since 1921, celebrating its 95th anniversary year!

June 4-September 11

William Merritt Chase: A Modern Master

William Merritt Chase (American, 1849– 1916), a renowned figure in the international art circles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a brilliant observer of contemporary life, an innovative painter, and an influential teacher. Presented on the centennial of his death, this retrospective – the first in over three decades and featuring more than 70 artworks – explores the interrelationships in Chase’s work across subject and media, from portraits and figurative paintings, to urban park scenes, domestic interiors, still lifes, and landscapes.

GETTING AROUND

Using Metro THE BEST, MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO GET AROUND THE METROPOLITAN AREA Each person needs his or her own farecard or pass to ride Metrorail.

Passes and farecards can be purchased online or at any Metro station from a vending machine.

Use Metro’s Trip Planner if you wish to determine your exact fare and route.

Purchasing Options

Fares

Off-Peak

Rush Hour

Farecard

Short Trips

$1.75

$2.15

Long Trips

$3.60

$5.90

$1.70 – $45.00

SmartTrip® Card

$2.00

Rechargable up to $300

Day Pass

$14.50

One Day of Unlimited Metro Travel Expires of End of Operating Day

Group Sales call (202) 962-1488 Online at wmata.com

More information is available online at wmata.com. Metro sales offices are located at Metro Center Station, Pentagon Station, and Metro Headquarters at 600 5th Street, NW, Washington DC.

SHOP

Allen Edmonds Ann Taylor Appalachian Spring Apple ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery Athleta at&t wireless Banana Republic bluemercury Bow Tie Cinemas Brighton Collectibles Charles Schwab Chico’s Cigar Town Crunch Fitness Davelle Clothiers Eyewear Gallery Faber, Coe & Gregg Sundries FedEx Office Francesca’s Collections Greater Reston Arts Center Hyatt Regency Reston Hyatt Shoe Shine Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Jouvence/Aveda Kendra Scott L’Occitane Lou Lou Madewell Mayflowers Midtown Jewelers One to One Fitness Center Origins PNC Bank Potomac River Running Pottery Barn PR at Partners

MR. KNICK KNACK! PERFORMANCES FOR CHILDREN Mondays, May through October 17 restontowncenter.com/events RESTON CONCERTS ON THE TOWN Saturdays, June 4 through August 27 restontowncenter.com/concerts LOVE YOUR BODY YOGA FESTIVAL Sunday, June 12 belovedyoga.com TASTE OF RESTON Friday, June 17 & Saturday, June 18 restontaste.com CHALKFEST Friday, Sept. 9 & Saturday, Sept. 10 publicartreston.com WASHINGTON WEST FILM FESTIVAL Wednesday, October 19 through Tuesday, October 25 wwfilmfest.com RESTON TOWN CENTER ICE SKATING PAVILION SEASON November until March restontowncenter.com/skating HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Friday, November 25 restontowncenter.com/holidays SEE MUCH MORE AT RESTONTOWNCENTER.COM/EVENTS

PR Barbers Prime Cleaners South Moon Under Talbots & Talbots Petites Victoria’s Secret Victoria’s Secret Beauty Co. Wells Fargo White House Black Market Williams-Sonoma The Wise Investor Group

DINE

American Tap Room Barcelona Wine Bar Bartaco Ben & Jerry’s Big Bowl BRB: Be Right Burger Busara Thai Restaurant Chipotle Clyde’s of Reston The Conservatory Lounge Cosi The Counter Edibles Incredible!

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana M&S Grill Neyla Obi Sushi Panera Bread Potbelly Sandwich Works Starbucks Coffee sweetgreen Tasting Room Wine Bar & Shop Tavern64 Ted’s Bulletin Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café World of Beer

...and much more!

BRING IN THIS AD AND GET 2 FOR 1 ADMISSSION 6-10!

Free Lunch Mon – Fri, 12 – 3

THE WORLD FAMOUS

PAPER MOON 703.866.4160 6315 Amherst Ave. Springfield, VA 22150

FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARINES AT T H E N AT I O N A L M U S E U M O F T H E M A R I N E C O R P S 240 years of United States The National Museum of the Marine Corps celebrates over 239 Marine Corps history. Come follow in the footsteps of Marines: from boot camp to the boot prints left in the sands of the Pacific Islands, in the snow of the Chosin Reservoir, on Vietnam’s Hill 881, and the continued global fight against terror.

18900 jefferson davis highway H quantico, va open 9 to 5 daily H closed december 25 free parking & admission www.usmcmuseum.com

This summer, embark upon the ultimate family adventure on the Potomac May 27 - September 5, 2016 Experience a vacation destination like no other as pirates invade Gaylord National Resort. Discover adventure at every turn in the lush, garden atrium with unique seasonal events, creating fun for the whole family. Enjoy pirate-themed experiences including treasure hunts, character breakfasts, pool parties, and story-time for the little explorers. Adult guests can celebrate the sunshine with a Sounds of Summer Concert series, Relâche Spa’s seasonal treatments, summer-inspired dining, and more during our annual SummerFest featuring Pirates on the Potomac!

Book Your Summer Getaway Today!

GaylordNational.com/SummerFest AQUAFINA is a registered trademark of PepsiCo, Inc.

| (301) 965-4000